India, May 9 -- Children of waste pickers and several women waste workers themselves have achieved remarkable success in this year's class 10 examinations, overcoming poverty, social stigma and difficult living conditions through determination and hard work.

Many students cleared the examinations with impressive scores despite studying without private tuition, balancing household responsibilities and working in challenging circumstances.

Among the standout performers was Khushi Khupte from Patil Estate slum, Shivajinagar, who scored 89% without attending any coaching classes. Raised by her single mother, Kaveri Khupte, a waste picker, Khushi credited self-study, discipline and motivation for her success.

"I believe in self-study. Motiv...